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Workshops & Classes

Education built for artists
who mean business.

Quarterly workshops tackle the business side; monthly classes build your practice and your community. All experience levels welcome. All workshops and classes will be held at the RVAC Studio Café, hosted by The Slap Shop.

May 4th, 2026 · 6–7pm · $15
Networking Made Easy
Learn about networking and how to network from G2KN Regional Talent Ambassador, Sebastian Harlow.
May 11th, 2026 · 5:30–6:30pm · $15
AI in Art Business
Learn how to make AI useful for your business and explore the ethics of AI & Art.
May 18th, 2026 · 6–7pm · $15
Brand Identity
Time to identify you and your work, together!
May 25th, 2026 · 4–5pm · $15
Social Media Management
Learn to make your social media presence work for your business.
Quarterly Workshop
Square 101
Point-of-sale, banking, logistics, and website design — all in one hands-on Square session.
Quarterly Workshop
Meet Your SBDC
A live introduction to your Roanoke SBDC advisors — Q&A, resources, and real connections.
Quarterly Workshop
Find-ance Yourself!
Financial tracking, QuickBooks, taxes, budgeting, and funding opportunities for creative businesses.
Quarterly Workshop
Is The Price Right?
Build your own pricing equation, stop underselling your value, and learn to sell with confidence.
May 5th & May 19th · 5–7pm · $25
Wet Media
Free — make or use inspiration cards to create using wet mediums.
May 12th & May 26th · 5–7pm · $25
Dry Media
Free — make or use inspiration cards to create using dry mediums.
May 6th & May 20th · 5–7pm · $25
Audio-2-Visual
Listen to the music and let emotions manifest art.
May 28th, 2026 · 5–7pm · $25
Critique Circle
Listen and give feedback to artists in your community.
Monthly / Bi-Weekly Class
Product Photography Coming Soon
Learn to photograph your work for portfolio, social media, your website, and digital marketplaces. Professional results, no studio required.
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